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African Water conference opens with a call for stakeholders to unite for Africa’s water future

Lusaka, Zambia, Tuesday May 27, 2025 - The third African Implementation and Partnership Conference on Water (PANAFCON-3) officially opened in Lusaka, with Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema describing it as a pivotal step in the mission to move from vision to execution of pronouncements on improving water security on the African continent.

President Hichilema, in a speech read on his behalf during official opening of the Conference by the country’s Vice-President, Mutale Nalumango, noted that delivering water security and sanitation for all needs forging a strategic framework, securing political buy-in and mobilising financial and technical resources.

President Hichilema urged regional economic communities across Africa, river basin organisations and partners to showcase Africa’s unity in shaping the post 2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy.

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